Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has signed into law the revised 2020 Appropriation Bill. This followed the presentation of the Budget by the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Martin Amaewhule, to him at Government House, Port Harcourt. Total figure of the revised budget for 2020 fiscal year signed by the […]
The bills passed into law are: 1. The Rivers State Public Finance Control and Management Bill 2019. 2. The Rivers State Audit Bill 2019 and 3. The Rivers State Contributory Health Care Program Bill 2019. While opening the floor for debate by Hon. Members, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani, DSSRS stated that […]
2020 Appropriation Bill A Law to make provision for services of Rivers State for the year ending on the 31st day of December, (2020) Two Thousand and Twenty. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Four and half years ago, we initiated the NEW RIVERS VISION development blueprint to transform our State and create a cohesive, […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Real Madrid Academy will empower upcoming football stars with the requisite formal education to effectively rule the sporting world. Addressing journalists after inspecting ongoing construction of hostels and additional classrooms at the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Wike said several footballers […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has established an Education Trust Fund of N90million for nine children of Basic Education schools who emerged victorious in national educational competitions between 2015 and 2019. Speaking during a Special Reception for Pupils of Universal Basic Education schools who represented the state at National Competitions and won awards at […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Traditional Rulers from the South-South to work in unity to advance the development of the geo-political zone. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Tuesday, Governor Wike said South-South Traditional Rulers should not […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration is committed to making Rivers people happy through the continuous execution of pro-people projects. Governor Wike also announced that the Rivers State Government will employ additional 450 youths to strengthen the Task Force on Street Trading, Illegal Markets and Motor Parks in the bid […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Monday inspected the Mother and Child Hospital, which is under construction by the State Government. The State Government had earlier terminated the contract of the construction of the facility after the first contractor deviated from the expected specification. The new contractor has started remodelling the hospital and correcting […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended the United States Government for working with the State Government to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the State. Also, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Stuart Symington said that the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) administered by the U.S. Center for Disease […]